Swashbuckling pirates, bumbling policemen, innocent young lovers and an eccentric major-general join in the boisterous fun for Pacific Symphony’s next Family Musical Mornings presented by Farmers and Merchants Bank, “The Pirates of Penzance: Opera for Kids!”
This campy, comedic morning featuring the popular comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan is sure to send kids off singing the catchy tunes by the famous duo. Favorite songs include “I am a Pirate King!” and “I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.”
This production for kids, led by the Symphony’s new Assistant Conductor Roger Kalia, is appropriate for all ages, but especially those ages 5-11. It includes costumes, scenic elements and projected visuals, and features both professional singers and talented students from Chapman University. The script was written and directed by Peter Atherton, and the role of the Pirate King is played by Symphony favorite, baritone David Stoneman.
The 45-minute concert takes place on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Children and their parents are invited to join in the fun at the interactive Musical Carnival, where they can meet the performers, learn more about the opera, and enjoy musical arts and crafts activities themed to the morning’s concert. Carnival activities begin at 9 a.m. for 10 a.m. concertgoers and 12:15 p.m. for 11:30 a.m. concertgoers.
Concert tickets are $15-$40; for more information or to purchase tickets call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.
